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Driving a materials economy
Materials research has long been highly active in China and could offer advanced technologies to boost the economy.
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Great expectations
The decision by the European Council to lower the expenditure ceiling for the next seven-year framework programme comes during a time of great debate on the distribution of research funding. The selection of two flagship projects that will each receive €500 million over the next decade raises further questions.
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Horizon 2020
The next European Union funding scheme, which is pending European Council and Parliament approval by summer 2013, will be dedicated to both research and innovation.
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Not a clear cut
Facing budget cuts, the UK's research councils are forced to make unpopular choices. Effective consultations should guide decisions.
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Budgeting for the long run
As the United States Congress confronts budgeting challenges, whether federal funding of scientific research is perceived as an investment or a discretionary expense will have long-term consequences.
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Mexico must do more
Mexico is a country rich with natural resources and an educated workforce. Yet its scientific output remains below its potential. In this focus issue we try to highlight some of Mexico's structural problems.
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Science and technology in Mexico
Mexico's economy is doing relatively well, but its science is chronically under-supported and the country's technological dependence is increasing rapidly. Without a strong science and technology base, the nation's future is at risk.
- Arturo Menchaca-Rocha
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A big step for Ecuador
As the First International Nanotechnology Congress hosted in Quito clearly corroborated, Ecuador is betting on nanotechnology as one of its proposed key investment areas. It is now up to decision-makers to make it happen.
- Mauricio Terrones
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A matter of choice
The United Kingdom's tough budget for science may force researchers to pick winners and losers. But can it work?
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Ready for the best
The large investments in research and education made in recent years have provided Brazilian scientists with the conditions to achieve scientific excellence.
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Brazilian science towards a phase transition
The historical trajectory of materials science in Brazil shows the fast establishment of a high-quality, sizeable and productive scientific community. It is now time for a change in attitude towards real innovation and excellence.
- Ado Jorio
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